If approved, the rule will apply to European companies that employ over 500 people and have a net worldwide turnover of at least 150 million euros ($162.45 million).
Thirteen former black and Hispanic employees filed a lawsuit against the union and its president, Sean O'Brien, alleging racial discrimination over their firings.
Calhoun has been trying to show the firm is taking the situation seriously. On a call with financial analysts, he apologized and said the company took responsibility.
Under the agreement, NS employees in Georgia, Virginia and Indiana will be able to confidentially report unsafe events they experience while being protected from potential discipline from Norfolk Southern.
Secretary Buttigieg announced the 2024 Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award, which incentivizes individuals and organizations to think creatively about how to combat human trafficking in the transportation industry.
United Airlines’ EVP of Finance said "part of the problem" is that the industry didn't anticipate the difficulties that would arise following a return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic.